Kindermusik in Savannah announces their March one-time play date: “A Trip to the Zoo!”

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with your 0-7 year olds for an exciting musical adventure to the Kindermusik Zoo Singing, instruments, music, zoo animals, dancing and more: Monday, March 24, 11:10am.

Cost is $15 per family, and each child will receive an instrument, ten Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift at the end of class! Register online today at www.88keysga.com.

This is a perfect outing for you and your child, or a special morning out for your moms group or friends! For more info call 912.988.KEYS. Spaces are limited.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com,  912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Savannah Children’s Museum will be open 10 AM-4 PM Mon. March 10 (weather permitting) because many schools are closed for Spring Break. The museum is usually closed on Mondays.

Monday 3/10 kids’ sessions include:
11 AM: Family Fitness (Brings the whole family together to learn about nutrition, health, and fitness in a fun and engaging way. This program is designed for children and adults to be participating together for maximum FUN and learning)
1 PM: Super Science (This is an experiment based science program that will introduce children to interesting science concepts through REALLY COOL investigations! This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
2 PM: Awesome Art (This goes beyond crafts to teach about different medias, artists, and techniques in a child friendly way. This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
3 PM: Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Savannah Children’s Museum offers daily kids’ programming Tues-Sun. including during Spring Break.
Daily programming subject to change.

Tuesdays (Open 10-4)
12:30 PM Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Wednesdays (Open 10-4)
2 PM Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Thursdays (Open 10-4)
11 AM Toddler Art ( program specifically geared to introduce toddler age children to new art-focused experiences that are highly sensory. This program is generally appropriate for ages 2-4.)

Fridays (Open 10-4)
12:30 PM Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Saturdays (Open 10-4)
11 AM: Family Fitness (Brings the whole family together to learn about nutrition, health, and fitness in a fun and engaging way. This program is designed for children and adults to be participating together for maximum FUN and learning)
1 PM: Super Science (This is an experiment based science program that will introduce children to interesting science concepts through REALLY COOL investigations! This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
2 PM: Awesome Art (This goes beyond crafts to teach about different medias, artists, and techniques in a child friendly way. This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
3 PM: Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Sundays (Open 11-4)
1 PM Wild about Reading! (a literacy based program that will include a read-aloud along with book based activities such as crafts, puppets, children’s theater, early reading skills, early writing skills etc. On Sundays, this program is for school age (ages 5-10).
3 PM Wonderful World of Recycling (introduces children to eco-friendly ideas and practices as well as nature-based education. This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12)

Stay connected with Savannah Children’s Museum by liking their Facebook page here.

Savannah Children’s Museum is opening in 2 phases. Exploration Station is phase 1 and is a unique 1 acre, 2 level outdoor exhibit area set in the ruins of a Central of Georgia Railroad building.

SCHOOL YEAR HOURS: From August 31st, 2013 until June 1 2014, Savannah Children’s Museum will be open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm on Sundays. Closed Mondays. SCM will be open on most “Holiday Mondays” when Savannah Chatham County Schools are not in session except St. Patrick’s Day March 17 2014. Summer hours start in June.

ADMISSION COST: $7.50 per person ages 1 and older or Take the Leap and purchase a 1 year Family Membership! Membership info here.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401, (912) 651-4292, email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE SPRING BREAK 2014 CAMPS & KIDS’ CLASSES, CLICK HERE.

Weekly Pottery Camps Mon-Fri. @ Savannah’s Clay Spot, a bright and cheerful, creative pottery studio at 1305 Barnard St.
9am-12noon
For ages Pre-school to Teen

Early Bird Discount during the month of April: Register by May 1st and get 15% off and take a camp at Scribble Art Studio art camp this summer and get 20% off on Pottery Camp at Savannah’s Clay Spot.

Register on line at www.savannahsclayspot.com  or call 912-509-4647

Savannah’s Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, GA 31401, On Facebook here, www.savannahsclayspot.com  

Bring your child to Kindermusik’s March play date:  ”A Trip to the Zoo!”  Monday, March 24, at 11:10am in Savannah.

Class is open to children ages 0-7 and cost is $15 per family. All attendees receive an instrument, download card for 10 Kindermusik songs, and a BONUS gift at the end of class.

Class size is limited so enroll today at www.88 keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS.

Stay connected by signing up for Kindermusik’s e-mail list (visit www.88keysga.com  - click on the Kindermusik link).

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com,  912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Skidaway Island State Park playground

Come out to Skidaway Island State Park in March 2014 to enjoy FREE kids’ nature activities most Wednesdays-Sundays including free  Toddler Time for kids ages 2-4 and their caregivers at 10 AM Thursdays. Bring your child to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them. Each week there will be a different nature based theme.

Other free nature kids’ programs happening in March 2014 include skull identification programs, nature crafts, fire building 101,  bird hikes, toads & turtles, tree ID hike.

To see the complete list of FREE kids’ nature activities @ Skidaway Is. State Park during March 2014, click here.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah , GA 31411. On Facebook here.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is offering Summer 2014 mini-camps for ages 4-8 years old.

Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Registration is now open for Summer mini-camps at Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Wilmington Is.

For ages 4-8 years old. Time: 9 AM-noon or 9 AM-1 PM, Mon-Fri. Click here for more info.

The mini-summer camps are in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment!

Tumblegym’s experienced staff will keep your little one moving while having a great time.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds.

Their curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts.

Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class.

Please “like” Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Facebook here to keep up with latest news and specials.

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

SUMMER CAMPS DISCOUNTS

Early Bird Discount: Receive 10% discount off any camps paid in full by April 15 2014.

SouthernMamas discount: Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive 50% off annual registration fee.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH SUMMER CAMPS 2014, CLICK HERE.

2014 Summer Camps at Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum
powered by Coastal Heritage Society

Savannah Children’s Museum Camps

Dig It! Archaeology Camp (ages 7-10)
June 23-27

Doodle Art Camp (ages 4-6)
July 7-11

EWWW! Science Camp (ages 4-6)
July 14-18

EWWW! Science Camp (ages 7-10)
June 16-20

Georgia State Railroad Museum Camps

Jr. Engineer Train Camp (ages 4-6)
June 16-20

Jr. Engineer Train Camp (ages 7-10)
July 14-18

Important Information:
Pre-registration and Pre-payment are required.
Space is limited in each of the camps, so early registration is important.
Lunches will not be provided for campers. Each child should bring their lunch with them daily.
Cost of camps include supplies, take-home materials, and a special camp gift for each camper.

Within 10 days of registering a child, you will be emailed the official Summer Camp Guide and Policy Handbook, along with emergency forms to fill out and return. No child will be admitted to a camp without the necessary paperwork on file.

Coastal Heritage Society, 601 W. Harris St., Savannah, Ga 31401 email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org

Looking for an energetic and qualified teacher to instill a love of music in your child?

Contact Lydia Rabon at LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com or (843)819-5022.

Learn more by “liking” Music Lessons by Lydia on Facebook here.

With over ten years of teaching experience, Lydia has a passion for seeing students succeed in music. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Charleston Southern University. Experience coupled with knowledge makes her the best fit for your child’s needs!

Music is a wonderful tool in a child’s development. It provides a creative outlet while addressing other goal areas such as fine motor skills.

Enroll your children in piano/violin lessons today. Lessons are given out of her home in downtown Savannah. Ages 3 and up.

Call or email today to schedule a lesson: LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com or (843)819-5022.

30 minute lessons: $25
45 minute lessons: $38

Lydia Rabon, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist, Piano/Violin Instructor, (843) 819-5022, email LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com On Facebook here. Lydia Rabon is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

So thrilled to see girls’ golf programs like this one being offered FOR FREE 9-11 AM Sat. March 8 @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin Savannah.

There will be four fitness & golf stations set up around the club with a healthy snack & water at the end of the program.  Limited to the first girls who sign up. Call 912.201.2240.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., Savannah, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com
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If your child hasn’t taken an art class yet @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler, here’s your chance.  Check out the Spring 2014 class schedule here.

For details, call 912.713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble also does children’s birthday parties including: superhero parties, classic art parties & princess parties.

Details here.

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St Savannah, 31401, (912) 713-7376 email info@thescribbleartstudio.com , www.TheScribbleArtStudio.com , Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The popular Junior Ranger summer camps at Skidaway Is. State Park in Savannah will be offered from 9-5 PM this upcoming Summer of 2014 with the option an 8:30 AM drop-off to help working parents (rather than previous camp hours of 9 AM-2 PM)

9 am-5 PM
Ages 6-11

Summer 2014 Session options include:
June 2 -6, 2014
June 23-27 2014
July 14-18, 2014
July 28-Aug. 1 2014

Staff from Skidaway Island State Park will take kids on a week-long adventure into our natural and cultural heritage.

Join the park staff for a fun week full of hikes, crafts, games and more focused on the natural and cultural heritage of Georgia.  During the week your child will work to earn a Junior Ranger patch.

Registration is limited, call early to sign up.  $100. 912-598-2300.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, 31411

Look at these fun, creative themes for children’s birthdays at various Coastal Heritage Society sites including Savannah Children’s Museum, Old Fort Jackson and Georgia State Railroad Museum. Talk about a memorable birthday party.

Birthday Parties @ Savannah Children’s Museum
Choose a theme: Little Artists or Animal Theme
The Birthday Party Package includes (Up to 8 Children):
*2 Hours of Play in the Private Birthday Party Room and Savannah Children’s Museum
*Sing Happy Birthday and open presents inside a real train car and then play in an amazing one-acre, two-level outdoor exhibit area featuring a dozen interactive and educational exhibits!
*A memorable experience for all ages!
Cost:
$200
(Each additional child after 8 is $6.25)
Party add-ons:
Private Train Ride (During regular operational hours) (30 mins) – $100
Private Train Ride (During off season/non operational days) -$200
Personalized Birthday Cake made by Bakers Pride Bakery- $30
Plates, napkins, silverware, cups, and goodie bags – $30
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A PARTY, PLEASE CALL 912.651.6823 x203 OR EMAIL : LJACKSON@CHSGEORGIA.ORG

Birthday Parties @ Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. Savannah,  31404
Choose a theme: The New Recruit Party(Soldier) or Secret Agent Party(Spy)
The Birthday Party Package includes (Up to 8 Children):
*2 Hours of Party time in the pavilion at Old Fort Jackson and this includes 1 hour of staff led activities
*Sing Happy Birthday and open presents in our covered pavilion and then explore all of the amazing exhibits at Old Fort Jackson with staff led activities including learning how to drill with Quaker muskets!
*A memorable experience for all ages!
Cost:
$200
(Each additional child after 8 is $8.00)
Party add-ons:
Personalized Cannon Firing – $50
Personalized Birthday Cake made by Bakers Pride Bakery- $30
Plates, napkins, silverware, cups, and goodie bags – $30
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A PARTY, PLEASE CALL 912.232.3945 OR EMAIL: lporter@chsgeorgia.org

Birthday Parties @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah
Choose a theme: General Train Theme or Thomas the Train
The Birthday Party Package includes (Up to 8 Children):
*2 Hours of Play in the Private Birthday Party Room and Access to Georgia State Railroad Museum
*Sing Happy Birthday and open presents in our Private Birthday Party Room and then explore all of the amazing exhibits at Georgia State Railroad Museum!
*A memorable experience for all ages!
Cost:
$200
(Each additional child after 8 is $6.25)
Party add-ons:
Private Train Ride (During regular operational hours) (30 mins) – $100
Private Train Ride (During off season/non operational days) -$200
Personalized Birthday Cake made by Bakers Pride Bakery- $30
Plates, napkins, silverware, cups, and goodie bags – $30
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A PARTY, PLEASE CALL 912.651.6823 x203 OR EMAIL LJACKSON@CHSGEORGIA.ORG

Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.chsgeorgia.org

On stage this weekend, February 21-23 @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Hey Ho, Pinocchio! (Black Box) Elementary School Class
Feb 21 @ 7pm
Feb 22 @ 5pm
Feb 23 @ 3pm

The Pinocchio Show (Proscenium Stage) Elementary School Class
Feb 21 @ 7pm
Feb 22 @ 2pm
Feb 23 @ 3pm

Upcoming Shows:

February 28-March 2: And Then There Were None, An Agatha Christie Who Dunit! Teen Theatre
March 21-23 & 28-30: The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde Junior Company
April 4-6 & 11-13: Pinkalicious the Musical Kids on Stage Production (April 5 – Pretty In Pink Cupcake Party with Pinkalicious. After the show, join the pink loving star of our show for cupcake decorating, pink lemonade and more. Child’s ticket $35/Adult Tickets $15 (includes the show)

Hold the date for: Shrek, the Musical May 30-June 15
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 pm. Tickets go on sale soon.

The Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 East Victory Drive, in the Crossroads Shopping Center.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, CLICK HERE.

Registration is now open for a new Snapology class for Homeschoolers in Pooler!

-Lego® Superheroes-

To the Batcave Lego® fans! Design and build a superhero city, superhero hideouts, villain lairs plus much more using a large assortment of Lego® pieces and superhero minifigures!

This 5 week session of classes will meet each Thursdays at the Tom Tripplett Community Center 10:30am-11:30am on 2/27,3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27.  Register online today at http://savannah.snapology.com/Calendar.html  $65 per student.

Come Build and Learn with Snapology – one of our favorite after-school STEM classes for kids ages 5-13.  Snapology offers educational classes, camps and birthday parties with LEGO® bricks for boys and girls in the greater Savannah area

Have Snapology bring the party to you! Snapology’s dedicated party facilitator will bring the Lego® party to you.

More Snapology birthday info here.

Stay connected to Snapology of Savannah by liking them on Facebook here.

Snapology of Savannah, Richmond Hill, “Where Learning is a Snap” 770-883-3024, email Savannah@Snapology.com , http://www.snapology.com/savannahhome.php, Snapology is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Have Snapology bring the party to you! Snapology’s dedicated party facilitator will bring the Lego® party to you.

More Snapology birthday info here.

If your child is a LEGO® fan, then you need to check out Snapology, which uses LEGO® to make learning a snap!

Snapology offers after school STEM educational classes, camps and birthday parties with LEGO® bricks for Boys and Girls ages 3-13 in the greater Savannah area including Richmond Hill & Pooler.

Snapology after school STEM classes take place in schools around the greater Savannah area. Ask your child’s school to call Snapology at 770-883-3024 to discuss the possibility of a class!

Stay connected to Snapology of Savannah by liking them on Facebook here.

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Spend the night in a real Savannah fort and experience history firsthand with your child. Take part in the Old Fort Jackson Family Campover 2014.

There will be a variety of fun interactive programming tracing the life of a soldier at Fort Jackson! Activities include a candle light tour, crafts, cannon firing, musket demonstrations, roasting marshmallows and hanging out around the campfire telling stories. Lights out will be around 10:30pm. Campers will wake up the next morning, pack their gear, enjoy a hot breakfast and participate in closing ceremonies.

Registration & tent setup will begin at 5:30pm on March 28th and the event begins at 6:30pm.

Pricing is $40 per adult and $45 per child. Space is limited for this popular annual event, so register today by clicking here.

Campers have the option to choose sleeping arrangements inside the fort’s casemates, inside one of six period tents located inside the parade grounds, or to bring their own tent as long as it fits certain size requirements. Sleeping arrangements are made on a first come, first served basis. You will be contacted after registering regarding these arrangements as well as food allergy information, etc.

When
Fri. March 28, 2014 at 5:30 PM to Sat. March 29, 2014 at 8 AM.

Where
Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA 31404

Contact
Brian Carney, Coastal Heritage Society, 912-232-3945

Register now by clicking here.

Coastal Heritage Society manages Old Fort Jackson, a historic fort located on the Savannah River three miles east of downtown Savannah, www.chsgeorgia.org/, Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Grocery shopping kid-free (and whine-free) is always easier. Plus, your kids would rather be having fun than picking out produce. That’s why Scribble Art Studio & Whole Foods Market Savannah are partnering to bring your little one fun, FREE arts & crafts while you shop from 10-11:30 AM Feb. 18. Kids will make and decorate a mini terrarium to take home with them. Oh, did we mention, it’s FREE!?

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ WINTER EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

This week is a great time to plan a free visit to a Kindermusik class in Savannah for you and your little one!

Kindermusik will be starting up all new themes in March – 0’s and 1’s will be exploring “Peas and Carrots” on Mondays at 9:30am, while 2’s and 3’s will be starting “Pet Parade” on Mondays at 10:20am.

So come check out a free trial class in February to see what Kindermusik is all about.

For more info, visit www.88keysga.com , or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

Also, join Kindermusik for their March Playdate: “A Trip to the Zoo!”, to be held Monday, March 24, from 11:10-11:50am.

Kindermusik Playdates are a wonderful way to plan a one-time outing for your Moms groups, friends, or a perfect time to make NEW friends for you and your little one! All playdate attendees will receive a download card for 10 Kindermusik Songs, an instrument, and a bonus gift at the end of class.

Siblings are FREE for playdates, and classes are geared for ages 0-7! Spaces are limited, so enroll today at www.88keysga.com

Online enrollment is available now at www.88keysga.com  or call 912-988-KEYS (5397).

Stay connected by signing up for Kindermusik’s e-mail list (visit www.88keysga.com  - click on the Kindermusik link)

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com,  912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link, Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

For her MFA thesis on performing arts, Mary Elizabeth Godfrey wanted to get some real life experience. Godfrey reached out to St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, inquiring on ways to get involved with young people on stage.

She may have gotten more than she bargained for when she then took on being the director of the annual Middle School musical! Starting February 20, the curtain goes up on Seussical Jr., a musical extravaganza that brings all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters together on stage at one time.

“This age group is straddling childhood and adulthood and needs a lot of support,” said Godfrey. “I love helping these young people find their creative side and let it shine on stage.”

Godfrey gives stage direction to Joseph Simons ‘21

When the production is over, Godfrey will begin writing her thesis, with a focus on the importance of arts education for middle school students. She has especially enjoyed watching each student take a Dr. Seuss character and bring it to life. Godfrey believes the experience on stage teaches young people to be creative and to search for more than one right answer to a situation. This is what 21st century teaching and learning looks like.

Don’t miss seeing these 21 talented students on stage.

Seussical Jr.
February 20 – 22
7 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Skinner Hall Stage
$10 Adults, $5 Students
Open to the public

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We’re amazed by all the FREE things there are to do with kids this month in Savannah.

FREE Week at the Jepson Center is under way, Feb. 9-15; FREE Blizzard ‘snow’ event; FREE arts & crafts with Scribble Art Studio coming soon to Whole Foods Market Savannah; FREE admission to Fort Pulaski this upcoming Presidents’ Day Weekend with free bird walks & lots more local free family events.

Check out our FREE Winter 2014 Kids’ Events in Savannah & the Lowcountry page by clicking here.

SeussFest is coming to Savannah!

On March 1st and 2nd, Savannah Children’s Museum will celebrate the 110th birthday of Dr. Seuss. Even Savannah History Museum and WhistleStop Café are getting in on the fun this year. You don’t want to miss it.

This year, Savannah Children Museum is expanding SeussFest to include both the WhistleStop Cafe and Savannah History Museum!

Join SCM for tons of Seuss-themed activities like Story Time, art activities, science, recycling and fitness. Plan on getting messy with Oobleck!

The WhistleStop will be serving Green Eggs and Ham($4.99). At noon, there will a special story Time featuring Green Eggs and Ham on the WhistleStop Patio.

Savannah History Museum will be joining in the fun from noon-2pm with our “Hats Off” exhibit, a story Time featuring The Cat in the Hat and a special craft.

SeussFest is one of Savannah Children’s Museum’s enhanced programming offerings, meaning everything will take place during normal operating hours both March 1st (10-4) & March 2nd (11-4). All activities will be included in admission/membership.

Go to www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org or call 912-651-4292 for details.

Saturday 3/1/14, 10am-4pm
Sunday 3/2/14, 11am-4pm
Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31401

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22nd Annual Savannah Irish Festival
February 15-16, 2014

Savannah Irish Festival brings two days and one night of internationally acclaimed Irish-American and Celtic music, dance, culture, food and fun to historic downtown Savannah. Featured music acts are Seven Nations, Ennis, and The Pure Drop with Mairtin de Cogain.
When: Saturday, February 15, 2014 10 AM – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 16, 2014 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Savannah Civic Center, 401 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, Georgia
Other: Friday Night Ceili, traditional Irish dance party. Friday, Feb. 14, 6:30pm, Knights of Columbus, 3 W. Liberty Street.

FREEBIES:
Free admission for children younger than 14. The children’s activities get better & better each year. Kids’ highlights include: the beloved Puppet People: two local Irish dance groups; and a the talented Na Fidlieri, a youth and young adult Irish fiddler group from Charleston. Na Fidlieri are remarkable performers who were at the festival last year and are back again.

Sunday is free for Military personnel and their families, as well as college students.

Festival highlights:
• Two full days of Irish entertainment continuously performed on four stages.
• Nine Irish-American and Celtic acts: traditional Irish groups, Celtic rock with bagpipes, Irish solo singer- songwriters, original musicians with Celtic roots, and a youth Irish fiddle ensemble.
• Award-winning Irish dancers from Savannah, plus the St. Vincent’s Academy Chorus and the Savannah Pipe and Drum Corps.
• Authentic Irish and Celtic crafts and heritage products available for purchase in the Irish Marketplace.
• Irish and American food prepared and sold by Savannah-area Irish heritage organizations.
• Bring the kids! Continuous performances and activities for children on the Children’s Stage and Kids Area.
• Storytelling, Irish literature, history lectures, genealogy, and more.
• An all-ages event, with beer and spirits available by the drink for adults with proof of ID.
• Kick-off party at the Friday Night Ceili (traditional Irish dance party), on Feb. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Tickets:
$12* for a one day ticket (good either Saturday or Sunday)
$16* for a two-day ticket.
Free admission for children under 14.
Free admission on Sunday for active duty military and family, and/or college students. (Valid ID required)
*Additional Savannah Civic Center Box Office service charges apply.

Other:
Friday Night Ceili (Traditional Irish Dance Party)
Kicks off the Irish Festival weekend! Do your best Irish dance moves to the tunes of the Savannah Ceili Band.
Friday, February 14, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Council 631
3 West Liberty Street (Liberty & Bull Streets)
$5 cash at the door.

For more details & the full schedule of performers, click here.

Join Urban Sketchers and Telfair Museums for a sketch crawl, led by Urban Sketchers founder Gabi Campanario and current members of the board.

Urban Sketchers is a worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the artistic, storytelling and educational value of location drawing, promoting its practice and connecting people around the world.

A sketch crawl (also called a sketch walk or sketch group or sketch outing) is when several sketchers get together in a particular place for the purpose of drawing on location.

This event is free and open to everyone. Families are encouraged.

Contact Kip Bradley at 912-790-8823 or bradleyk@telfair.org .

Savannah Sketch Crawl with Urban Sketchers
All Ages
Saturday, February 22
4:00pm – Meet in Telfair Square
4:45pm – Wright Square
5:30pm – Oglethorpe Square

Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W York Street, Savannah, 31401, www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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One of our favorite after-school STEM classes for kids ages 5-13 - Snapology of Savannah - will be at the CARMIKE CINEMA 11 (behind the Savannah Mall) this Saturday Feb. 8 from 12:30-4 PM to celebrate The Lego Movie.

It’s a perfect fit because Snapology offers educational classes, camps and birthday parties with LEGO® bricks for boys and girls ages 5-13 in the greater Savannah area

Snapology will have FREE LEGO® building stations set up in the theater lobby. Another SouthernMamas favorite Scribble Arts Studio will have a Lego craft table. Life size minifigures will meet movie goers as you walk in the doors, plus more.

Plan to come see what Snapology has to offer this Saturday.  The first showing for The Lego Movie will begin at 12:30pm

Buy your tickets online now before they sell out.

Snapology after-school classes for kids

Snapology after school STEM classes take place in schools around the greater Savannah area. Ask your child’s school to call Snapology at 770-883-3024 to discuss the possibility of a class.

Have Snapology bring the party to you! Snapology’s dedicated party facilitator will bring the Lego® party to you.

More Snapology birthday info here.

Stay connected to Snapology of Savannah by liking them on Facebook here.

Snapology of Savannah, Richmond Hill, “Where Learning is a Snap” 770-883-3024, email Savannah@Snapology.com , http://www.snapology.com/savannahhome.php, Snapology is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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Chances are you know that most Savannah-area museums & historic sites will be free this Sunday Feb. 9 2014 for Super Museum Sunday. (Details on Super Museum Sunday here. )

But did you know that admission will also be free at Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center in downtown Savannah for the entire rest of that week?

Free Week at the Jepson Center
February 9 – 15 | Jepson Center, 207 W. York Street, Savannah 31401

Experience the Jepson Center for free all week long, including the kid-friendly ArtZeum; world-premiere exhibition of Robert Henri’s Spanish paintings; prints by Andy Warhol; interactive exhibitions by Rafaël Rozendaal, Cuppetelli and Mendoza, and Gabe Barcia-Colombo; and more!

Jepson Center hours:

Sunday & Monday 12–5 pm;
Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am–5 pm;
Thursday 10 am–8 pm;
Friday & Saturday 10 am–5 pm

For more information: 912.790.8802 or visit www.telfair.org .

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Attention parents of children between the ages of four & eight looking to play spring soccer in Savannah.

Check out Sweet Feet Academy Spring Program for Under 6 to Under 8 participants in Savannah

The Sweet Feet Academy Program is for children between the ages of four and eight.

The program focuses on the following ideas during all sessions:
•Fun
•Skill Development
•Learning
•Social Development
•Character Building/Enrichment
•Creation of a Positive, Family Centric Environment

The coaches at Storm Soccer Academy that work within the Sweet Feet Academy Program create a culture of learning and development at all sessions and game days. This program features one day of training (Tuesday) and one game day (Friday). Each session is one hour in length and the Storm Staff Coaches administer the entire session.

The first training session will be Tuesday March 4th from 4:30-5:30 PM at Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex and the first game will be Friday, March 7th from 5:30-6:30 at Savannah Christian DeRenne Campus. The program will continue until final game day on May 16th.

Please register by CLICKING HERE

Sweet Feet Academy, http://stormsocceracademy.com/, email bradnein@stormsocceracademy.com, (912) 257-3989, On Facebook here.  Sweet Feet Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The ArchaeoBus will return to Savannah this month!

On Feb. 28, Abby the ArchaeoBus will be on the Armstrong campus. Armstrong students and home school students are particularly encouraged to attend from noon-5 PM (field trips will be attending between 9 AM-noon).

Armstrong location

Then on March 1, the ArchaeoBus will be in the Savannah Mall from 10am – 5pm.

Abby the Archaeobus, a creation of the Society for Georgia Archaeology, is a former bookmobile retrofitted with archaeology hands-on activities. Abby travels throughout the state, visiting school groups, giving presentations, and even touring the State Fair! To learn more about the bus please visit http://thesga.org/category/archaeobus/

Savannah Mall location

In addition to the bus, the Armstrong Anthropology Club will have tables set up for educational crafts for all ages! These include Buddhist Mandala sand painting, Alutiiq animal mask making and rock art designing, and Native American beaded jewelry creating.

This educational event is free and open to the public. The goal is to reach out to the community to acquire a larger audience interested in historic preservation.

Digging Savannah Walking Tours

February 22 and April  5- Skidaway Island Guided Hike

Spanning more than 5,000 years of history and prehistory, the park’s archaeology sites give us the opportunity to trace Skidaway Island’s past from Native Americans to moonshiners. AASU archaeologist Laura Seifert will lead the hike, which starts at the Big Ferry Trail head.

The hike is $10 per person (this includes your park pass) or free for Friends of Georgia State Parks members. Buy tickets here.

March 15- Walking Tour of Downtown Savannah

Savannah is famous for its beautiful historic downtown, but the ground beneath your feet is just as historic. Learn about the unseen and forgotten archaeology sites. AASU archaeologist Laura Seifert will lead the tour, which starts at the flagpole at Battlefield Park (next the railroad museum) at 2pm. The tour is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to diggingsavannah@gmail.com  or via the Facebook event site.

For more information, please visit http://diggingsavannah.wordpress.com/  or www.facebook.com/DiggingSavannah

For specific concerns, email diggingsavannah@gmail.com

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People has put together a special puppet cabaret “Let the Good Times Roll” that will premier in Savannah on Saturday, Feb. 15 beginning with a pre-show tour and reception at 3 PM and the show starting at 3:30 pm @ the Puppet People studio, 3119 Furber Ave.

This unique Savannah family-friendly show will remind you of the ‘Good Times’ when music, dance and imagination entertained us all.

The show will follow Puppet People’s ‘little’ Little Richard as he searches high and low to find music and stories to raise spirits and excite the soul! Plus if you have never been entertained by our Life Size Puppets then prepare to see how this story will be brought to life during ‘Let the Good Times Roll’.

Order Tickets now by clicking here.

For all family members to enjoy. This Saturday matinee is a ‘can’t miss event’. Seating will be limited so don’t wait too long to purchase your tickets. Adults will be $15 and children under 12 and Seniors will be $12. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.

This show will sell out. See you on Feb. 15th.

Contact 912.355.3366,  email puppets@puppetpeople.com or visit www.PuppetPeople.com

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Looking for an energetic and qualified teacher to instill a love of music in your child?

Contact Lydia Rabon at LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com or (843)819-5022.

Learn more by “liking” Music Lessons by Lydia on Facebook here.

With over ten years of teaching experience, Lydia has a passion for seeing students succeed in music. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Charleston Southern University. Experience coupled with knowledge makes her the best fit for your child’s needs!

Music is a wonderful tool in a child’s development. It provides a creative outlet while addressing other goal areas such as fine motor skills.

Enroll your children in piano/violin lessons today. Lessons are given out of her home in downtown Savannah. Ages 3 and up.

Call or email today to schedule a lesson:  LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com or (843)819-5022.

30 minute lessons: $25
45 minute lessons: $38

Lydia Rabon, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist, Piano/Violin Instructor, (843) 819-5022, email LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com On Facebook here. Lydia Rabon is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The FREE Georgia Day Parade in Savannah is Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 10:30 a.m. along Bull Street from Forsyth Park to City Hall.

If your little ones are marching through downtown Savannah in the Georgia Day parade or just celebrating at their schools, Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah has the goods for Georgia Day!

Barnett Educational Supplies has Colonial Soldier, Ben Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Colonial Girl and Boy, Pilgrim Girl, Gen. Robert E. Lee, Historic Dresses, Native American Warriors, Native American Boys and Girls and Native American Princess Costumes.

Georgia Day Parade, Wed Feb. 19

Thousands of costumed local elementary school children march behind their hand-made banners in commemoration of Georgia’s founding in 1733. A colorful parade of students- musicians- local dignitaries- and costumed characters is preceded by a military color guard and marching band. Beginning at Forsyth Park @ 10:30 Am Wed Feb. 19 2014 and continuing around all five squares of Bull Street- the procession culminates with a program in front of City Hall @  2 E. Bay St., Savannah,  31402 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Details on the parade here.

Shop Local, Shop Barnett!

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Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.